HOW TO PRAY, PART 2
Matthew 6:5-13
Most Christians understand that prayer is an important part of their relationship with God. And
most believers make an effort to pray as part of their daily routine. But not everyone understands
why we need to pray.
For one, Jesus told us many times in Scripture to pray (Luke 18:1). Second, prayer is God’s
appointed way of asking for things (James 4:2). Third, prayer is the way through which God
alleviates our worry and anxiety (Philippians 4:6-7). And lastly, prayer helps us prepare for the
return of Christ (Luke 21:34-36).
Today, let’s look at the template that Jesus gave for prayer—the Lord’s Prayer.
PRACTICAL PRINCIPLES
1. Our Father who art in heaven. This is a reminder that we aren’t just coming before the Lord God
Almighty, but we are also approaching our heavenly Father. Even though God is the Creator of
the universe, He also desires a close, intimate relationship with you.
2. Your Kingdom come. This is a three-pronged request: global, personal, and evangelistic. It’s a
request for Christ’s soon return (global), a request for Christ to rule in our lives (personal), and
for Him to bring new people into His kingdom (evangelistic).
3. Give us this day our daily bread. God wants to bless you and provide for your every need. This
verse is not only a request for God to fill our needs, but also an acknowledgement that everything
we have comes from Him. We are told many times in Scripture that God will provide for all of
our needs.
4. Forgive us our sins. This is just an affirmation that we are people who sin on a regular basis, and
need forgiveness on a regular basis. The more that you are in God’s presence, the more that you
will realize that you are a sinner in constant need of forgiveness.
5. I should also forgive others. If you know anything about the forgiveness of God, then you must
learn to forgive those who have sinned against you. It’s human nature that we will offend one
another and hurt others. In a society where vengeance is cherished over forgiveness, it takes more
strength and will to forgive someone than it does to get back at them.
6. Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. This is a petition where we are
asking God to guide us so that we will not get out of His will and unnecessarily place ourselves
in the way of temptation. We are essentially saying, “Lord, don’t give me more than I
can handle.”
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